Rotpunkt (2019)

Alex Megos and the Art of the Redpoint

Rotpunkt (2019) poster

Rotpunkt documents the advent, the agony and the art of the redpoint through Alex Megos’s efforts to redefine the boundaries of the form. The film traces the redpoint—which transformed rock climbing from an engineering problem into a brilliant test of mental and physical strength—from its origins with a ragtag bunch of tights-wearing revolutionaries in rural Bavaria, to its golden era with Wolfgang Güllich, to its new ideal in the German phenom Megos as he battles to unlock new levels of human potential.

Director: Ken Etzel, Chelsea Jolly
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 50 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Kahlil Hudson
Production: Patagonia
Country: Germany, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures

Keywords

climbing, mountaineering, free climbing, escalade, التسلق

Trailer

Rotpunkt Trailer
More Films by Director: Ken Etzel, Chelsea Jolly
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rotpunkt about?
Rotpunkt documents the advent, the agony and the art of the redpoint through Alex Megos’s efforts to redefine the boundaries of the form. The film traces the redpoint—which transformed rock climbing from an engineering problem into a brilliant test of mental and physical strength—from its origins with a ragtag bunch of tights-wearing revolutionaries in rural Bavaria, to its golden era with Wolfgang Güllich, to its new ideal in the German phenom Megos as he battles to unlock new levels of human potential.
Who directed Rotpunkt?
Rotpunkt was directed by Ken Etzel, Chelsea Jolly.
Who stars in Rotpunkt?
Rotpunkt stars Alex Megos, Wolfgang Gullich, Kurt Albert, Russ Clune.
How long is Rotpunkt?
Rotpunkt has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
What genre is Rotpunkt?
Rotpunkt is a Documentary film.
Where was Rotpunkt produced?
Rotpunkt was produced in Germany, United States of America.
What are the themes of Rotpunkt?
The themes of Rotpunkt include: Mountaineering: Perseverance Climbing High, Journey to the Summit and Mountaineering Adventures.